Bishop Crooks

Bishop Crook Lamppost Washington and Spring Streets

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Bishop Crooks are cane shaped lampposts, traditionally made of cast iron, sporting wrought iron, or cast iron scroll work beneath the curved post head. Since the latter quarter of the 20th century, retro aluminum replicas of historic cast iron Bishop Crook poles have become popular. The name stems from the similarity to the hooked staffs traditionally carried by Church hierarchy.